MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,025 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine / gearbox / rear dif oil leaks
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler exessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint cover (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint bottom joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush large bush split out (2.4.G.2)
Steering locking device missing all 4 mid joint split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey
engine / gearbox / rear dif oil leaks
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 2000?
Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RBY 838K is a 1972 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1972 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,581 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 2000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBY 838K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this BMW 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of RBY 838K?
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What year was RBY 838K registered?
RBY 838K is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 March 1972.
Is RBY 838K safe to buy?
The MOT history for RBY 838K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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